![]() ![]() ![]() He has also been named International Editor of the Year Award and was awarded The Freedom to Publish Award.Ĭlaimed by the government to be a reinforcement of Indias constitutional secularism, it was widely criticised by both Muslims and Hindus. He developed a reputation as an intelligent, fearless writer and editor who campaigned for freedom of the press, exposed corruption and defended civil liberties such that, in the words of Martha Nussbaum, his dedication to the truth has won admiration throughout the political spectrum. In January 1979, Goenka appointed Shourie as executive editor of the newspaper, giving him a carte blanche to do with it as he saw fit. He became a fellow of the Indian Council of Social Science Research in 1976. The newspaper, owned by Ramnath Goenka, was a focal point for the governments efforts at censorship.
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